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Pursue your passion for all things digital within a unique, supportive like-minded community and learn the skills and ways of working that’ll set you apart when it’s time to take your next steps.

Ready to turn your passion for tech into a brilliant future?

At Ada, learning goes far beyond the classroom. You’ll dive into real-world projects, gain hands-on experience, and learn directly from industry experts. We’ll help you develop, not just incredible digital skills, but also the creativity, problem-solving, and collaborative spirit that today’s top employers are looking for.

With free laptops, bursaries and travel support for those that need it, we’ll make sure you have everything you need to succeed.

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Experience Ada

London Sixth Form

Find out what life is like as an Ada student in London, and explore our amazing campus and state-of-the-art facilities.

Manchester Sixth Form

Find out what life is like as an Ada student in Manchester, and explore our incredible Ancoats campus.

Explore our curriculum

Our subjects are designed to reflect the latest needs of the tech industry, so you’ll be fully prepared for whatever comes next.

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Exam results & Destinations

Ada delivers high-quality digital skills education, with exceptional educational outcomes that place us as the top computer science college nationally.

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Clear career progression

Our intent is that every learner progresses to an aspirational destination. For the majority, this means a degree level apprenticeship in the tech industry or a place at university.

About progression and skills

Empowering every learner

We give you dedicated guidance throughout your entire journey from application to graduation to support your academic and personal growth.

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Student voice

Student Voice serves as a platform to enable students to actively contribute their ideas, articulate their interests, and voice their concerns directly to teaching staff and the Senior Leadership Team.

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Visit us

Discover life at Ada, the National College for Digital Skills through our Open Days & Events. Whether you’re thinking of joining our Sixth Form or supporting someone who is, interested in our GCSE Revision Bootcamps, our Events are a great way to see what makes Ada special.

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Term dates

Academic Year 2025- 2026

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Two iconic locations

Ada London Campus

An 8 minutes’ walk from Victoria Station and just a few stops away from other major stations, including King’s Cross St Pancras and Euston.

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Ada Manchester Campus

A 15 minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly, our Manchester campus is in the heart of the Ancoats area.

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There’s nowhere else like this; that provides the same opportunities, that brings the same like-minded people together. You’re not going to find anywhere else like Ada.

Daniel Ada Sixth Form Graduate

FAQS

What makes Ada different from other colleges?

Ada focuses entirely on digital, computing, and creative technology careers.

Our courses are designed with leading industry partners like Bank of America, Deloitte and PA Consulting, blending academic learning with real-world tech projects.

What is the Ada Skills Programme?

The Ada Skills Programme develops your employability, teamwork, and communication skills, as well as ensuring a successful progression after Sixth Form.

We organise regular mock interview sessions, presentation skills workshops, training on setting up your LinkedIn profiles and network etc. You’ll also get one to one mentoring from industry professionals and take part in regular industry challenge projects.

Check out more here.

Do I need to own a computer or laptop?

No. Every student receives a free laptop to support their studies throughout Sixth Form.

Where is Ada located?

We have a campus in London, near Victoria Station, and a campus in Manchester in Ancoats.

Both locations are easily accessed by public transport.

How do I apply to Ada?

Simply apply online here.

You’ll complete an application form, attend a Lift-off Day interview and problem-solving task, and, if successful, be invited to join us for taster events before enrolment.

Are the courses free?

Yes, all of our courses are free, as we are a state-funded Further Education college.

We also offer a range of bursaries to support travel and study-related costs. All the relevant information is available on enrolment.